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PN57 MVU

2007 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,985 mi
Last recorded127,985 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Dorchester69,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN57 MVU
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 127,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 123,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 120,691 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 119,043 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 116,690 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 111,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 99,498 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 99,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 85,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 85,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 75,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,783 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,704 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?

Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 349
parking brake recording little or no effort 236
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
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PN57 MVU is a 2007 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN57 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Dorchester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PN57 MVU is a 2007 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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